Aaron passed his driving test on his third attempt, with 8 driving faults. Aaron needed 82 hours to reach the test standard and pass his test. The journey would certainly have been shorter if he had chosen to learn in an automatic car, but Aaron was determined to stick with a manual. That determination paid off. Although the road to success was bumpy at times, Aaron steadily improved and became fluent in both car control and handling real-life road situations. During his first test, nerves got the better of him, and he panicked to the point that he barely remembered what had happened. It’s worth saying that Aaron felt confident beforehand and genuinely believed he would stay calm. Instructor Tymek said that in his experience, many students panic during the test — sometimes very severely — even when they are well prepared. There is nothing on a driving test that they hadn't practised beforehand, not just for the test itself but for safe driving in all conditions. Well done, Aaron! ...